The availability of a fourth substitute is set to be introduced to the FA Cup for the coming season - but only for the last three rounds, in the instance that a match goes to extra time.
The format was trialled in this summer's Copa America, and will tie in with replays being abolished for the competition's sixth round matches. Teams will now be able to introduce a fourth man in extra time in the sixth round, semi-final and final.
📰 Clubs in the sixth round, semi-final and Final of this season's #EmiratesFACup can make a fourth sub in extra time https://t.co/Xam7sEJ9xN
FA chief executive Martin Glenn said:"The Emirates FA Cup is renowned for its great history and tradition but, as the game's governing body, it is important the FA continues to look at how it can further add to the drama and spectacle of a competition loved by millions around the world.
"With the Cup now adopting a straight knockout format from the quarter finals onwards, the introduction of a fourth substitute in extra time will bring extra intrigue and interest.
The four Trident subs will cost the nation £31 billion but what price will we ultimately pay for four subs in the FA Cup? 🤔
"Also, from a technical point of view, it will be interesting to see how managers use the chance to make an additional substitution in such high-profile games and the impact it has on the final result.Player welfare and being mindful of the number of games people play at the elite level has also been a consideration."
The competition kicks off for the 2016/17 campaign in just over a week's time, beginning on Friday 5 August with 184 extra preliminary ties being played over the course of that weekend - as736 clubs fight it out to appear in the final at Wembley on Saturday 27 May.
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